Our Authors

Brad Smith

Brad Smith was born and raised in southern Ontario, and now lives near the north shore of Lake Erie. He is the author of seven previous novels, including three Virgil Cain mysteries, All Hat, which was made into a major feature film, and One-Eyed Jacks, which was shortlisted for the Dashiell Hammett Award.

Hearts of Stone

Life is good for Carl Burns and his partner Frances, who also stars in her own TV show, but Frances's TV exposure has attracted unwelcome attention. Targeted by a gang of small-time criminals who need cash, Carl and Frances's perfect lives are shattered. It's up to Carl to track down and bring the perpetrators to justice, in whatever way he can.

Rough Justice

Carl Burns returns to his hometown to uncover a viper's nest of corruption and dark secrets in this tense and twisting novel of suspense: first in a brand-new series.

After ten years' absence, Carl Burns has returned to his hometown to support his estranged daughter Kate, who is currently testifying in a rape case. Carl is determined to get justice for Kate, whatever it takes. But with few allies, he finds himself incurring the wrath of powerful enemies as he attempts to uncover the truth.